Institutional Data Analyst

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Job Duties Prepare, validate, reconcile, and submit required institutional data files and reports, including IPEDS, Commission on Higher Education reporting, and other state, federal, and external reporting requirements. Ensure submissions are accurate, timely, complete, and supported by appropriate documentation. Compile and analyze data from institutional systems and external sources; investigate discrepancies; apply established reporting definitions and business rules; and work with campus partners to resolve data-quality issues before submission. Coordinate the collection, preparation, and review of data for national surveys, guidebooks, accreditation-related reporting, and other institutional compliance requests. Maintain reporting calendars, deadlines, source files, and submission records. Support continuous improvement of reporting processes by identifying opportunities to strengthen data validation, streamline recurring reports, improve documentation, and preserve reporting continuity during system, policy, or organizational changes. Develop and maintain documentation for reporting processes, data definitions, validation procedures, and institutional metrics. Provide clear communication and technical assistance to campus partners regarding reporting requirements and appropriate use of institutional data. Job Qualifications A master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related field. Two or more years working with higher education institutional data, compliance reporting, accreditation, state or federal reporting, or national surveys preferred. Experience with Banner, PeopleSoft, Cognos, SAS, Tableau, or similar reporting and data-management tools preferred. Strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple deadlines; and demonstrated skill in data validation, documentation, problem solving, and communicating with campus partners. Institution Description From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Professional Development Opportunities Application Due Date: 10/24/2025 Job Start Date: 12/01/2026 City: Columbia State/Province/Region: South Carolina Institution: University of South Carolina Reports To: Senior Director of Institutional Research and Analytics Staff # Reporting to Position: 9 Reports In Office: OIRAA #J-18808-Ljbffr Airweb